Kyle Walker has left Manchester Metropolis and joined AC Milan on an preliminary six-month mortgage, with the Serie A membership having an possibility to purchase him completely this summer time.
The 34-year-old requested to depart Metropolis earlier in January along with his final look for the membership coming within the 4-1 dwelling win over West Ham initially of the month.
Metropolis accepted Milan’s formal mortgage provide on Thursday. The choice to purchase in the summertime is price round £4.2m (€5m), in line with Sky in Italy.
Walker has helped Metropolis win 17 trophies, together with six Premier League titles and the Champions League, since becoming a member of the membership in a £50m deal from Tottenham in 2017.
He was near becoming a member of Bayern Munich after Metropolis’s treble win in 2023, however signed a contract extension to maintain him on the membership till 2026.
Walker departs Metropolis having made 319 appearances for the membership throughout seven-and-half-seasons on the Etihad Stadium, whereas he captained the facet for final season’s historic fourth consecutive Premier League title.
The England worldwide will put on the quantity 32 shirt at AC Milan, who sit eighth in Serie A and are on target to complete within the high eight of the Champions League desk with Sergio Conceicao’s occupying sixth spot.
Walker: I will be eternally grateful to Pep
Walker mentioned he might be “forever grateful” to Man Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola, who introduced him to the membership in 2017.
The ex-Sheffield Utd defender posted on Instagram: “Manchester City… where do I start? Signing for this incredible club in 2017 was a dream come true. Seven years later, winning 17 trophies, including the Champions League and the famous treble is something I could only have dreamt as a child.
“To play alongside so many high gamers has pushed me to be the perfect model of myself, and I am really grateful for the chance I’ve had on the Etihad.
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“A huge thank you to so many people, the coaching staff, the kit men and all the backroom staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes. You make every day enjoyable and provide the platform for us to perform at our best.
“To my team-mates, from the second I walked by the door I felt at dwelling. Thanks for the nice recollections and for all of the success we’ve got shared collectively. You’re associates, but additionally household for all times.
“To Pep Guardiola, thank you for believing in me and working so hard to bring me here in 2017. Together, we’ve celebrated 17 trophies, and your guidance has helped shape me into the player I am today. I’ll be forever grateful.
“To Annie, our youngsters and all my household who’ve been there and supported me on this journey thanks.
“Most importantly, to the fans – thank you for embracing me as one of your own from day one. Your unwavering support, week in, week out, home and away, will never be forgotten.
“I want you all fixed success going ahead. Thanks.”
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